</s>and are characterized by paranoid, projective dis- tortition of the characteristics and motives of others, loss of judgment, loss of discrimination, losses of control over impulses, particularly hostile, aggress- sive impulses. "I" (Rep. Tr. P. 6349). "Richardson's report also concludes that "Tr. P." this psychotic ego state he could not "know" in the difference between right and wrong, as non-disturbed individuals in our culture would judge this difference. "T" (rep. Tr.) P. 6350). The "overall diagnostic impression is of a schizophrenic process, paranoid type, acute and chronic."1" ( Rep. Tr ., p. 6351.) In his testimony Mr. Richardson further characterized appellant as a "very ill person who was descending further into mental illness," who was "severely depressed, "and who had a "definite suicide potential" and a "define homicidal potential." (Rep.) Tr. pp. 6432-33. "Richardson found appellant." (Not able to maturity and meaningfully premeditate" to kill a human being, and unable for at least the past year or two to maturity premeditated or comprehend his duty to govern his actions in accordance with the duty imposed by law. (Rep ., Tr. pp ., 6437-38.) Richardsons concluded that appellant's "comprehension 80. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas.

Investigations into his death include:

* Warren Commission (1964) concluding Oswald acted alone
* House Select Committee on Assassinations (1976-1979) finding a probable conspiracy
* Other investigations and reviews with inconclusive evidence

Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, but the document focuses on information related to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, investigations, or related individuals and events.

Key people involved include:

* Lee Harvey Oswald: assassin who shot Kennedy
* Sirhan Sirhan: convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy
* Dr. Pollack: psychologist who evaluated Sirhan's mental capacity
* Dr. Diamond: psychiatrist who expressed anger and resentment at Dr. Pollack's conclusions

Dates and locations relevant to the document include:

* November 22, 1963: Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas
* June 4, 1968: Robert F. Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles, California
* February 2, 1969: conference among psychiatrists and psychologists where Dr. Pollack's conclusions were discussed

Significant events mentioned include:

* Assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy
* Arrest of Sirhan
* Police investigation into the assassination
* Trial proceedings for Sirhan

Evidence and testimony relevant to the document include:

* Appellant Sirhan's writings not indicative of psychosis
* Witnesses testifying that Sirhan's emotions did not appear disturbed at the time of the assassination
* Dr. Pollack concluding that Sirhan had capacity to harbor malice aforethought, to form maturely and meaningfully an intent to kill his victim, to premeditate, and to reflect upon the gravity of the contemplated act

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